Manage updates with the Download AppNokia E63 - red (unlocked)
Manufacturer: Nokia Part number: NOKE63RDEU
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- The Nokia E63 offers a more wallet-friendly price tag compared with other unlocked smartphones and does so without sacrificing too many features; we just we wish the call quality and camera were better.
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CNET editors' review
Nokia E63 - red (unlocked) price range: $199.99
- Reviewed by: Bonnie Cha
- Reviewed on: 03/31/2009
The good: The sleek Nokia E63 offers a full QWERTY keyboard and full e-mail capabilities. The Symbian smartphone has integrated Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 3G support. It's also one of the more affordably priced unlocked phones.
The bad: The smartphone lacks integrated GPS, and call quality could be better. The camera doesn't produce the best pictures, and there's no side-mounted volume rocker.
The bottom line: The Nokia E63 offers a more wallet-friendly price tag compared with other unlocked smartphones and does so without sacrificing too many features; we just we wish the call quality and camera were better.
User reviews
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Worthy E Series line extension.
by stevenj2 on April 13, 2009
Pros: A good tool, balanced for personal and buiness use with good comms optiions, entertainment and reference functions, in a sporty yet serious, well -perfoming package. And at least in the US, for those who don't go with tthe pack.
Cons: Sybian interface needs a lot of tweaking, and I wish there were more apps etc but I can work with this. Limitations of micro SD and propietary NOKIA micro US. Low? price so they leave out case, data cable, wrist strp and memory card.
Summary: This works..it is what I wish the expensive E61 unlocked I bought 3 yrs ago was. Some reviewers points of are no concern to me. Keyboard chardacters are easier ...
Summary: This works..it is what I wish the expensive E61 unlocked I bought 3 yrs ago was. Some reviewers points of are no concern to me. Keyboard chardacters are easier to see than on ol E61 and it feels OK. This phone is as small and slim as I would want. I alway mis-pressed side volume and voice recorder controls in my grip while speaking anyway, E63 performance so far in NYC is fine. It would be a much better value with some accesories or maybe a better camera, or someting enhanced as a deal sweetener to attract more people, maybe not to easily in U.S. -[that IS NOKI's problem] . This does not have GPS; I do not drive and so I do not know how well an E71/E71x with GPS for walking around a city woud be. But I wanted an update over the E61 and the E63 beat a release of ATT E71x and I am not willing to pay for the PDA data plan to have it, so I am happy to have this unlocked E63, with no contact, and no ATT data plan as is!
April 4-> The selection key / upper right hand ,cracked in half [in the skinny part) tonight. I registered with Nokia, but will try for a retrun exchange with my retailer. Beware, thesel thin pieces of plastic now seem all likely to fail.
Updated on May 4, 20093 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Definitely a worthy smartphone.
by Asri Sulaiman on May 3, 2009
Pros: With 8GBcard and std headphone plug, it's better than an ipod - it have built-in speakers.
Who cares about 2MP camera and no gps, my dedicated devices will always be miles better than any phone. Best of all, it is free with my contract renewalCons: Lack of volume buttons is a small drawback. Software can be further
improved - I hope upgrades will improve things. Reception is much like
my old phone. I sorta hope it'll solve my problem with a coverage hole
centered on my house. Not such luck.Summary: A worthy smartphone. Period!.
I have not used a smarphone before and have got this sleek dark blue E63 for several weeks.
No problem with it's size. It is ...Summary: A worthy smartphone. Period!.
I have not used a smarphone before and have got this sleek dark blue E63 for several weeks.
No problem with it's size. It is thinner than my old phone, looks and feel good in my hands.
Any smaller, the keys will be nigh unusable.
While I am impressed by its extra abilities over normal phones, I am underwhelmed
by quickoffice, acrobat reader and the ability to surf the web through the wireless etc.
it's only of novelty value, or for desperate situation. This is likely true for any smartphone
not just E63.
The alarm function is inferior to my old Nokia 6288. This cute smartphone is no competition
to my laptop and I have no intention to use it for email any time soon. The qwerty keys are
fantastic though. I have to unlearn the old habit of multiple key pressings developed with
traditional phones, I see how crippled that feels now. Messaging is now a breeze and using
the phone for writing notes is a viable endeavour. I would hate to go back to any non-qwerty
phone.
Overall, the E63 does not feel cheap - it is solid product with refined feel to it and the
size is just right. I do hope the software and applications will keep on improving. The number
of extra applications available now is not worth mentioning compared to the iPhone.
As far as need for digital camera and GPS goes, I prefer to use the purpose built devices
which I believe will always be significantly superior. Therefore with its standard size
headphone jack E63 is actually a better choice for me than the E71. I have not got into
using HSDPA yet - probably can live without it. Four stars out of five!.2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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3.5mm standard a/v connector not standard at all...
by psny727 on February 25, 2010
Pros: keyboard was well designed to use only the base of your thumb...
Cons: 3.5mm standard a/v connector as stated in the specification...it's not standard at all, it will only work with nokia compatible headsets.
Summary: rate as stated for reason of wrong information on the specification regarding the 3.5MM STANDARD A/V CONNECTOR, it won't work on the regular headsets, only compatible nokia ...
Summary: rate as stated for reason of wrong information on the specification regarding the 3.5MM STANDARD A/V CONNECTOR, it won't work on the regular headsets, only compatible nokia headsets, if for some reason it'll work on the standard headsets, it won't last...it'll display headset not compatible, it doesn't make sense putting a 3.5mm standard jack and you can't use a standard headset plug!!!!
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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great phone for a great price
by jonoeatyoualive on November 15, 2009
Pros: device feels good to use and hold. fast device. geared towards business people, but easily customizable for entertainment. awesome messaging phone. buttons are perfect size and no slilp. no pre loaded bloat ware! wifi is great. 3.5mm headphone jack.
Cons: have experienced a few minor glitches, did freeze up on me once. package does not include data cable! phone arrived with outdated firmware. pre loaded browser is good but not great. head phone jack has annoying plug, easily lost.
Summary: been using the phone for a week and its an exceptional device. fast response to commands and easily navigatable and customizable menus/homescreen. buttons are kind close together, but perfect ...
Summary: been using the phone for a week and its an exceptional device. fast response to commands and easily navigatable and customizable menus/homescreen. buttons are kind close together, but perfect size and have a nice feel. easy to type long messages/emails. wifi works great and detects networks easily. have experienced a few glitches and the phone froze up once, but i suspect outdated firmware is the problem. phone did arrive with outdated firmware, and since it does not inclure data cable, ill have to wait to update it. cant find data cable in stores and nokia charges a fortune for it! will be buying it from amazon for cheap. phone is feature rich with lots of programs to fit your needs, but iincludes no unnecessary bloat ware. easily customizable to fit your lifestyle. nokia browser is okay, but not great. the 3.5 mm jack is a real plus so i dont have to use an adapter for headphones, but theres an annoying plug that is not attached to the phone which i know will be lost very soon. i use the phone primarily for texting/email and web browsing, and its perfect for it. overall this is a great phone for someone who loves messaging and maybe has a bit of work to do as well. before this phone i had a windows mobile device and theres just too much junk on those phones. i will be sticking with this phone for a long time!
if you need a new phone and are considering this one, give it a shot. its well worth the price and you wont be dissappointed. also i must reccomend the otter box impact serise case for this phone. i have it as well and it adds a bit of extra grip to the phone and makes it more durrable.
this phone is a great deal!1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great for everything except making calls
by aek03002 on August 17, 2009
Pros: small but effective keyboard, good built-in web browser, video-enabled, reasonable unlocked price
Cons: Call quality is terrible
Summary: An excellent data and messaging phone. There's tons of software available for it. This phone has a great keyboard, nice display, and a good built-in web browser that renders ...
Summary: An excellent data and messaging phone. There's tons of software available for it. This phone has a great keyboard, nice display, and a good built-in web browser that renders pages nicely. Using GooSync I was able to sync the built-in calendar with my Google account for free. I downloaded Nimbuzz so I could IM as well. Between the built-in web browser, GooSync, Gmail app, and Nimbuzz I was able to go for days without booting up my laptop. The camera is nothing special but it does the job. Video (both camcorder and playback) is fine. I got a standalone GPS device and combined that with Google Maps so I could have GPS capabilities as well. Since this phone is unlocked you can sign up for the cheaper $30/month unlimited data and messaging plan from AT&T instead of a more expensive PDA/Smartphone plan.
The major issue I had was that this phone is terrible at making calls! I had tons of dropped calls (though this could have been AT&T), and everyone said my voice sounded very muffled and distant no matter how I held the phone. I didn't have this problem with my old Nokia 6085 flip phone. I always had to repeat myself, and for often had to ask people to call me back on my landline. Were it not for the awful call quality I would have kept this phone and stayed with AT&T because the messaging and data capabilities are this phone are superb.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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good all-around phone
by ziplockbag25 on July 7, 2009
Pros: good battery life, nice display and looks, easy e-mailing, 3.5 mm jack which is great to use with your favorite headphones
Cons: no side volume control
Summary: i own a nokia e63 and it works fine. the absence of a side volume control becomes almost unnoticable when you get used to it. plus, the plastic material doesn'...
Summary: i own a nokia e63 and it works fine. the absence of a side volume control becomes almost unnoticable when you get used to it. plus, the plastic material doesn't look and feel cheap. its design is also not hard at all to love because it is still sleek and comes in two good-looking colors.
one comment though about the calls. when i use it for calls, it sounds fine and i can hear the person i'm talking to quite clearly. however, there have been some times that they complain that they can't hear me. i discovered that this is due to the fact that sometimes, i inadvertently cover up the hole for the microphone. when it happens, i just readjust the way i'm holding the phone.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great phone - read Amazon reviews, too
by mister_g60 on June 30, 2009
Pros: Value for money
QWERTY keypad
Build quality
Feature set
Call quality
Flashlight!
3.5mm headset jackCons: No GPS
No HSDPA
Camera is so-soSummary: I don't know why this phone is getting so-so reviews on here, but the reviews on Amazon are killer and, I feel, much more accurate. Also, I'm really ...
Summary: I don't know why this phone is getting so-so reviews on here, but the reviews on Amazon are killer and, I feel, much more accurate. Also, I'm really beginning to take issue with Bonnie Cha's reviews (maybe she just doesn't dig Nokia, or maybe she thinks that everyone is ok being locked in to paying a million dollars a month for a phone?). I don't know what she's talking about by "the keys are mushy" and having no external volume rocker isn't the end of the world either. For around $200 (or less) this thing is a bargain!
There really isn't much else to say about this. It's a great phone. I will admit that I don't love how the wi-fi operates, but maybe it's just me. It seems to hate my Netgear RangeMax router, not sure why yet. This is my first Nokia, and I'm mostly very happy with it, but there a few things I'm still figuring out. After having the phone for a month or so, I'm pleased. I'll only part with it if I pull the trigger on an N97. IMO, the blue color is better than the red. I got my wife a red one, and it's nice, but I'm glad I have the blue one.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Very nice all rounder
by duhfag on November 29, 2011
Pros: Design,keyboard,flashlight,fast,battery life
Cons: Wifi,bit chunky
Summary: A wonderful phone for budget buisness people or teens like me.The design is really good even though its a bit chunky,definitely the sexiest qwerty phone out there back ...
Summary: A wonderful phone for budget buisness people or teens like me.The design is really good even though its a bit chunky,definitely the sexiest qwerty phone out there back then.The keyboard is really nice,ideal for my size(i got big fingers).flashlight is really handy for those situations.The nokia e63 is really fast and has got a really good battery life.Best phone for under 100 bucks now.Theres also a dictioanry which doesent require wifi,really handy.
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Hope it lasts forever
by voyagette on June 21, 2011
Pros: Great call clarity, mp3 player, easy to navigate menu, space bar is also a flashlight, battery lasts forever!
Cons: Camera is nothing to write home about, but since I don't really use my phone for a camera, I couldn't bring myself to take off a star simply because the camera's sub par.
Summary: This blue E63 runs rings around the AT&T E71x that I also have. While the screen on the 71 is a tad sharper, the 71x's menu is ...
Summary: This blue E63 runs rings around the AT&T E71x that I also have. While the screen on the 71 is a tad sharper, the 71x's menu is terrible, not to mention the itty bitty keys. The e63 has larger keys, special characters are easy to get to, speakerphone is loud enough to use driving, and the reception is fabulous. I've rarely dropped a call. This phone is nearly 3 years old and the original battery still lasts me nearly a week. AT&T charges me $10 a month for unlimited data on this unlocked phone, while they charge $15 and $25 for their network smart phones. :o)
Call volume can be easily adjusted by pushing the top bar of the main pad. This works for mp3 volume, too.
I use lovely, standard, blue Skull Candy headphones to listen to MP3's while I mow the lawn, and take calls leaving the headphones in, using the phone mic. It works great. While my HP buds with the built in mic will work (I've used a number of different 3.5's, with mic and without, and they all worked fine) I prefer the SkullCandy with the phone mic. I am truly dreading the day this phone goes to meet its maker, because they just don't make 'em like this anymore. :o(
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Great and cheap
Pros: 3mm audio jack
Cons: not using trackpad
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Nokia
- Part number: NOKE63RDEU
- Description: Today, mobile professionals need to manage their business and personal information, and connect with clients, colleagues, family and friends. Whether it's a quick text message or a detailed email with attachments, this stylish, all-in-one device helps you get things done when and where it matters most.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Smartphone
- Form Factor Full keyboard
- Phone Design PDA
- Integrated Components Digital camera,
Digital player,
FM radio,
Voice recorder - Antenna Internal
- Width 2.3 in
- Depth 0.5 in
- Height 4.4 in
- Weight 4.4 oz
- Body Color Ruby red
Cellular
- Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
- Band WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900
- Mobile Broadband Generation 3G
- Service Provider Unlocked
- Operating System Symbian OS 9.2 / Series 60 3.1 Edition
- Software Platforms Supported Java MIDP 2.0
- Application Software Adobe Flash Lite 3
- Input Device(s) QWERTY keyboard
Messaging & Internet
- Cellular Messaging Services MMS,
SMS - Supported SMS Functions SMS CB (Cell Broadcast)
- Instant Messaging Services Yes
- Supported Email Protocols SMTP,
POP3,
IMAP4 - WAP Protocol Supported WAP 2.0
- Messaging & Data Features Zip Manager support,
PDF support,
XHTML Browser - Mobile Services Ovi Share
Communications
- Data Transmission GPRS,
EDGE,
HSDPA - High Speed Circuit Switched Data (HSCSD) Yes
- Wireless Interface Bluetooth 2.0 EDR,
IEEE 802.11b/g - WLAN Security WPA,
WPA2,
WEP - Bluetooth Profiles Serial Port Profile (SPP),
Object Push Profile (OPP),
Hands Free Profile (HFP),
Headset Profile (HSP),
Dial-up Networking Profile (DUN),
File Transfer Profile (FTP),
Basic Imaging Profile (BIP),
Generic Object Exchange Profile (GOEP),
Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP),
Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP),
General Audio/Video Distribution Profile (GAVDP) - Communication Features Internet browser,
VoIP client,
Mobile Email client Phone Features
- Phone Functions Voice control,
Call timer,
Conference call,
Flight mode,
Speakerphone,
Voice dialing,
Vibrating alert - Speech Codec AMR,
EFR,
FR,
HR - Polyphonic Ringer Yes
- Additional Features Text-to-Speech (text recognition),
Push-to-talk mode Organizer
- Personal Information Management Synchronization with PC,
Calendar,
Calculator,
Reminder,
Alarm clock Media Player
- Supported Digital Audio Standards eAAC+,
AAC +,
MP3,
WMA,
AAC - Supported Digital Video Standards MPEG-4,
H.263,
3GP,
RM
Memory
- User Memory 110 MB
- Supported Flash Memory Cards microSDHC - up to 8 GB
Digital Camera
- Sensor Resolution 2 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Type CMOS
- Still Image Resolutions 1600 x 1200
- Still Image Formats JPEG,
EXIF - Min Focal Length 4.5 mm
- Self Timer Delay Yes
- Special Effects Normal,
Negative,
Black & White,
Sepia - White Balance Automatic,
Presets - Camera Light Source LED light
- Video Recorder Resolutions 176 x 144 (QCIF),
320 x 240 (QVGA) - Digital Video Formats H.263,
MPEG-4,
3gp - Features Video recording
Display
- Type LCD display - Color
- Technology TFT
- Diagonal Size 2.36 in
- Display Resolution 320 x 240 pixels
- Color Depth 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Connections
- Connector Type Micro-USB,
Headset jack - Mini-phone 3.5 mm Battery
- Technology Lithium polymer
- Capacity 1500 mAh
- Run Time Details Talk ( GSM ) - up to 660 min,
Talk ( WCDMA ) - up to 280 min,
Standby ( GSM ) - up to 432 hour(s),
Standby ( WCDMA ) - up to 480 hour(s),
Playback ( Music ) - up to 18 hour(s) Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Power adapter , Power adapter,
Headset
Product series
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Manufacturer: Nokia
Specs: Unlocked,
WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM,
Up to 660 min (GSM),
Up to 280 min (WCDMA),
With digital camera / digital player / FM radio,
4.4 oz,
2 megapixels,
2.36 in
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Nokia
- Address:
102 Corporate Park Drive, White Plains, NY 10604 - Phone: 1-888-848-4792
- Fax: 972-894-5050
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